Maidie Reeve grew up and lives in Melbourne, Australia. She has worked as a teacher, an educational administrator and, more recently, in developing international education projects. Together with her husband, Maidie enjoys travelling and exploring ancient ruins and castles. These experiences, and her love of fantasy, inspire her stories. Maidie enjoys reading fiction and non-fiction, particularly histories and biographies, and likes to watch fantasies, mysteries and historical dramas and documentaries. She loves the outdoors and works in her garden whenever she can.